Did you know that developing the lower brain and midbrain is related to the movements of early childhood? And, that because of neuroplasticity, these movements can be done at any stage of life? So WHY you would want to develop these parts of your brain? Because if your lower brain (pons) and midbrain aren’t fully developed, your […]
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New Mind Blowing Brain Games Show: Super Senses
Standing, each of us close our eyes, slowly bringing one foot off the floor. We’re watching National Geographic Channel’s NEW Brain Games: Super Senses. When we fall, each person opens their eyes to check the seconds passed. According to Jason Silva, the host of Brain Games, the seconds lasted will show how old we are. He’s right. It’s freaky. But we […]
Our Gratitude Practice: Book of Awesome
This month we’re building gratitude habit with a family activity: the “BOOK OF AWESOME“. It’s SO important to me that my children spend time in gratitude each day. Since gratitude is truly a daily practice much more than it is an attitude, I wanted to build in a new family way to find the good in every day. (Because […]
Teaching Mindfulness to Kids
I believe in the power of mindfulness which is why I’m teaching mindfulness to my kids. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is being aware of what’s going on in the present moment. For kids, it helps focus attention, improve self-regulation (impulsivity and decision making,) build resiliency to stress and develop a positive mindset. “With mindfulness, we can preserve our […]
Is Screen Time Killing Our Kids’ Brain Cells? (It Depends)
A new survey of parents released this month by PBS KIDS says more than half of kids will find a tech gift under the tree. Wow! And, most of these gifts will be tablets. (Edging out video game consoles.) Which made me think . . ., if all of us are buying technology for kids, is this a […]
Zentangle for Kids
Doodling builds brain connections — it’s great for you and your kids. Take doodling to the next level and try zentangles. In fact, host your own DIY zentangle camp for kids! Why Doodle? If you’re a visual or kinesthetic learner, doodling helps you learn and recall information. Sunny Brown says in her TED Talk, “People who doodle […]
Soup Scoop – Best Links of the Week
Who else gets spring break next week? Next week on Imagination Soup I’ll share fun play and create ideas for your spring break days. Today, here are my favorite links and resources from the week. Enjoy the weekend, friends. How Creativity Works from NPR Jonah Lehrer talks about his new book, Imagine: How Creativity Works. […]